Education & Training

Education & training is a core service in LWL since the organisation was founding in 1995.
LWL offer education under the guidelines of Women’s Community Education (WCE). A new custom built WCE training facility was opened in September 2011, which provides a variety of much need course, ranging from interested courses to University outreach. LWL offers QQI accredited courses, is an ECDL approved centre, and also offers outreach courses for UCD, NUI Maynooth, An Cosan, Carlow IT, The Irish Academy of Public Relations and Turning Point Training Institute. All tutors are professional, qualified and have a strong practical and academic background in the subject they teach.

New!

3 Day FAR (First Aid Response) course

Includes Paediatric First Aid

As and from 1 June 2018, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will only recognise the PHECC First Aid Response Education and Training Standard (FAR) as meeting the needs of occupational first aid (OFA) in all workplaces. Details available at: www.hsa.ie

It is essential to attend all 3 dates.
Students will receive a card and certificate on successful completion of the course.
Cost: 275 euro.
Class is limited to 8 participants – Tea/Coffee provided

A 100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course. Full course fees should be paid prior to the start of course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 41511
Mobile: 087 205 8152

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Special Needs Assisting 5N1786 – QQI – Level 5

The purpose of this programme module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.

A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Friday 12 April 2019.
Work Experience is a requirement in this programme module.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
Tea/Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152

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Special Needs Assisting – 6N1957 – QQI – Level 6

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care.
Requirements: Students should have completed a FETAC/QQI Level 5 SNA programme module or equivalent.

A €100 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Friday 26 April 2019.
Work experience is a requirement in this programme module.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
Tea/Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie – Tel: 043 33 415 11 – Mobile: 087 205 8152

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Communications 5N0690 – QQI – Level 5

This programme module aims to facilitate the learner to acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development.
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 5 Major award Early Childhood Care and Education (5M2009).

A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Monday 25 Feb 2019.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
Tea/Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152

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Early Learning Environment 6N1933- QQI – Level 6

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to prepare and maintain an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) environment that supports the learning and holistic development of children.
This programme module is part of an overall QQI Level 6 Major award Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007).
Requirements: Students should have completed a FETAC/QQI Level 5 or equivalent in childcare.

A €100 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course.
Full fees to be paid by Tuesday 5 March 2019.
A minimum of 80% attendance is required for this course.
You may qualify for funding, please contact 043 3341511 for further information.
Tea/Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 415 11 Mobile: 087 205 8152

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MANUAL HANDLING AND PATIENT MOVING

A 40 euro non- refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course. Final fees to be paid prior to the start of class.
Course is limited to 10 students.
Tea and Coffee provided.
If you have any further queries or require a booking form, please contact –
Pamela Latimer – Education and Training – Business Development Manager
Email: pamelalatimer@lwl.ie
Tel: 043 33 41511
Mobile: 087 205 8152

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Have you successfully completed a level 6 QQI or FETAC Major Certificate in Business?

If yes, you have the entry requirements to IT Carlow Year 2 Higher Certificate in Business.

What is this programme about?
This programme will provide an opportunity for students to study for the award of NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business.Progression routes from this programme
On successful completion students may progress to year 3 of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management degree programme or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Marketing.What are the minimum entry requirements?
Advanced Entrants to year 2 of the 2 year Higher Certificate in Business who may be eligible:

Level 6 QQI major award in Business (FETAC level 6)

Students who have successfully completed Year 1 of a Higher Certificate or Degree programme in a business related discipline.

Students are also considered on a case by case basis who can demonstrate relevant prior learning/experience that is equivalent to year 1, through our RPL policy (Recognition of Prior Learning).

What subjects will I study?Year 2 – Financial Accounting 2, Human Resource Management, Management Accounting, Business Law, Marketing, Business Applications 2Start Date: September 2018 – 2 nights 7pm to 10pm per week (Mon & Wed) plus some SaturdaysCourse Location: Longford Women’s LinkFees: This course is part funded by The Ireland Funds. Normal fee: €2290 per year. Fees are now €1290 or learners can avail of a €300 discount if fees are paid before the start of the course. Discount fee €990For more information contact Pamela Latimer, Education and Training Manager, LWL – 043 3341511 or email pamelalatimer@lwl.ieThis project has been kindly supported by The Ireland Funds